Dance Teacher

Access Educational Advisors, LLC; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen City Academy Charter School in Plainfield, NJ seeks a Dance Teacher to choreograph engaging learning experiences from beginner to advanced levels. You will implement the QCACS curriculum, develop lessons, and guide students through performances that showcase creativity and discipline.

You will foster a fun, inclusive environment, differentiate instruction for diverse learners, and partner with families to support each child’s growth and potential. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and appropriate certification.
• Certificate of Eligibility or guidance toward full NJ certification.
• Valid NJ certificate or passing PRAXIS tests.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to communicate with parents and students.
• Mastery of subject matter and a team-focused mindset.
• High expectations of students and understanding of child development.

Responsibilities

• Teach the QCACS curriculum using Board-approved resources.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach multiple dance styles for all levels.
• Develop dance curriculum and engaging lesson plans.
• Engage, encourage, and motivate students to reach goals.
• Choreograph routines and select music for school performances.
• Provide a creative environment where students express themselves.
• Differentiate instruction to meet varied learner needs.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams on strategies for success.

Skills

Dance education

Curriculum development

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certificate of Eligibility

New Jersey certification

PRAXIS tests (proof or eligibility)

Job description

IGNITE MOVEMENT, INSPIRE ARTISTRY!

At Queen City Academy Charter School, we believe dance builds more than technique—it builds discipline, self-expression, and confidence that scholars carry with them for life. As our Dance Teacher, you'll choreograph learning experiences that stretch students' creativity and command of movement, from their very first steps to the school's biggest stage performances.

THE QUEEN CITY DIFFERENCE

Our small, family-like environment offers what other schools can't:

• Plainfield's first charter school, proudly serving scholars in grades K-12
• Collaborative faculty and administration working together for student excellence
• Supportive, collegial setting that values professional growth
• Deeply engaged parent partners committed to their children's success
• Mission-driven culture focused on creating generational change

YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU:

• Teach the QCACS curriculum using resources adopted by the Board of Trustees
• Demonstrate the ability to teach a variety of dance styles and methodologies, from beginner to advanced level
• Develop dance curriculum and prepare engaging lesson plans
• Engage, encourage, and motivate students to reach their goals
• Evaluate student performance and make recommendations for improvement
• Choreograph routines and select music for whole‑school performances
• Provide a fun and creative environment where students feel free to express themselves
• Stay current in your discipline, updating dance routines and curriculum as needed
• Provide individual, small, and/or large group instruction to adapt the curriculum for students with varying intellectual, physical, and special abilities
• Collaborate with your grade‑level team on content and instructional strategies that help all students succeed
• Learn and apply strategies to differentiate instruction for every learner in your classroom
• Build positive relationships with students so they feel seen, loved, and heard
• Partner with families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs
• Engage in practice‑based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (minimum requirement) and certification as appropriate
• At least a Certificate of Eligibility (QCACS leadership can guide you toward full New Jersey certification)
• A valid New Jersey Certificate or proof of passing the required PRAXIS tests
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to communicate with parents and students across lines of difference
• Mastery of subject matter content and a team‑player mindset
• High expectations of students and a solid understanding of child development

ABOUT US

Queen City Academy Charter School is Plainfield, New Jersey's first charter school, proudly serving scholars in grades K-12—with our network now expanding into Hillside. We're also building a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art facility in Plainfield, designed to enhance and elevate the learning experience for every student who walks through our doors. Our mission is to create lifelong learners and transform lives by developing critical thinkers and leaders who drive generational success across our communities. We believe that teachers are our most treasured assets, and we seek educators with an immediately discernible passion for helping children meet their highest potential.

Equal opportunity employer.